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UK newbie

Post by moosemousse » Thu Sep 26, 2013 5:45 pm

A UK newbie here, thought I'd say hi. Most of my friends call me 'mousse'. Looking forward to heading out next year. Don't know how I'll get there, but I'm sure it'll be an adventure. :)

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Re: UK newbie

Post by theCryptofishist » Fri Sep 27, 2013 2:40 pm

Are you willing to team up with Firemoose and make a large even-toed ungulate and tasty dessert camp?
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Re: UK newbie

Post by moosemousse » Sat Sep 28, 2013 8:07 am

I have no idea what that is but it sounds really interesting. Teaming up sounds good too.

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Re: UK newbie

Post by Elderberry » Sat Sep 28, 2013 8:26 am

Hey there, welcome to eplaya!
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Re: UK newbie

Post by lucky420 » Sat Sep 28, 2013 11:00 am

Hola and hello...
Oh my god, it's HUGE!

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Re: UK newbie

Post by BoyScoutGirl » Sun Sep 29, 2013 10:57 pm

moosemousse wrote:I have no idea what that is but it sounds really interesting. Teaming up sounds good too.
You'll go far at Burning Man with that sort of cooperative spirit!

FYI, Firemoose is a member here on eplaya.
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That is a beautiful occupation.

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Re: UK newbie

Post by dragonpilot » Mon Sep 30, 2013 12:50 pm

moosemousse wrote:Don't know how I'll get there, but I'm sure it'll be an adventure. :)
More than likely you'll be flying...trains don't work. Now, a nice long cruise would be fun. Commit to going, start the planning and things will start to fall into place.
Don't bore your friends with all your troubles. Tell your enemies instead, for they will delight in hearing about them.

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Re: UK newbie

Post by theCryptofishist » Mon Sep 30, 2013 7:08 pm

moosemousse wrote:I have no idea what that is but it sounds really interesting.
It was my odd sense of humor, I'm afraid. Firemoose is another member of the board. Deer are even-toed ungulates and moose are deer. Mousse is a tasty desert. So, I was inventing a camp and setting you up with a campmate. It's meant to be silly and fun and even though it's teasing you, I hope it encouraged other people to stop by and say welcome.
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Re: UK newbie

Post by BoyScoutGirl » Mon Sep 30, 2013 8:34 pm

I'm always willing to stop by for mousse or moose! Doubly pleased if both are around, so I like your idea, Fishy.
When he lights his streetlamp, it is as if he brought one more star to life, or one flower.
When he puts out his lamp, he sends the flower, or the star, to sleep.
That is a beautiful occupation.

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Re: UK newbie

Post by gaminwench » Mon Sep 30, 2013 8:47 pm

mmmmm,

dessert in the desert ...
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Re: UK newbie

Post by Drawingablank » Tue Oct 01, 2013 7:43 am

Welcome to eplaya.
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Re: UK newbie

Post by moosemousse » Wed Oct 02, 2013 4:55 am

Thanks for the welcomes. :D
dragonpilot wrote:
moosemousse wrote:Don't know how I'll get there, but I'm sure it'll be an adventure. :)
More than likely you'll be flying...trains don't work. Now, a nice long cruise would be fun. Commit to going, start the planning and things will start to fall into place.
Flying to Reno is the plan. Getting from Reno to Burning Man is the tricky part.
theCryptofishist wrote:
moosemousse wrote:I have no idea what that is but it sounds really interesting.
It was my odd sense of humor, I'm afraid. Firemoose is another member of the board. Deer are even-toed ungulates and moose are deer. Mousse is a tasty desert. So, I was inventing a camp and setting you up with a campmate. It's meant to be silly and fun and even though it's teasing you, I hope it encouraged other people to stop by and say welcome.
Oh, right! I've never seen the term 'even-toed ungulate' before.
gaminwench wrote:mmmmm,

dessert in the desert ...
Just make sure you get them the right way round, sandy food is not good! ;)

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Re: UK newbie

Post by tootled » Wed Oct 02, 2013 8:14 pm

Hey there,

I went for the first time this year, part of the excellent Barbie Death Village. My P6 camp mates arrived a few days earlier than me due to my limited holiday time, but I found the trip from Melbourne-LA-Reno-BM pretty straightforward in the end. There are a few ride share sites you can register on and will get a lift in from Reno with no problems. In the end, I used the Burner Express as it was leaving 30 mins after my flight landed and gets you there really quickly - you can either head in directly or they stop at a supermarket, you bypass the queues to the playa and it was a lot of fun on the bus chatting to everyone.

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Re: UK newbie

Post by dragonpilot » Thu Oct 03, 2013 2:47 pm

moosemousse wrote:Thanks for the welcomes. :D
dragonpilot wrote:
moosemousse wrote:Don't know how I'll get there, but I'm sure it'll be an adventure. :)
More than likely you'll be flying...trains don't work. Now, a nice long cruise would be fun. Commit to going, start the planning and things will start to fall into place.
Flying to Reno is the plan. Getting from Reno to Burning Man is the tricky part.
Options at Reno are:

1. Pick up a hire RV (reserve today!)
2. Pick up a hire car (reserve tomorrow!)
3. Stop by the Air Playa Info desk (at Baggage Claim) and hitch a ride (which usually includes stops for food/water/gear.
Don't bore your friends with all your troubles. Tell your enemies instead, for they will delight in hearing about them.

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Re: UK newbie

Post by gyre » Sun Oct 13, 2013 3:00 pm

Do you pronounce it mousse or moose?

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Re: UK newbie

Post by AntiM » Mon Oct 14, 2013 4:47 am

Are you yummy?
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